26 September 2023 Tanning – Renewable Chemistry from DesertSpring The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) writes on Linkedin that tThroughout recent years in the leather industry, renewable chemistry alternatives have become more widely available and SLF recently welcomed into partnership a company that is developing another great example of innovation in this remit. DesertSpring is a… Continue reading Tanning – Renewable Chemistry from DesertSpring
26 September 2023 Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris – PPE and the importance of CSR SLFParis2023 🇬🇧 Round table 3 “In what ways are the personal protective equipment sectors, and more particularly the safety footwear and protective glove sectors, pioneers in CSR? Pierre Mischel, Chief Operating Officer at Lemaitre Sécurité SAS, talked about the substantial… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris – PPE and the importance of CSR
26 September 2023 Nike chooses leather over synthetics for skate collection Nike has released another leather shoe collection, this time aimed at the skate market, collaborating with US skater Leo Baker, writes Footwearbiz. The Nike SB React Leo is Leo Baker’s debut Nike SB signature shoe, a genderless design described as offering “high-performance functionality” and… Continue reading Nike chooses leather over synthetics for skate collection
25 September 2023 Hong Kong – APLF confident for 2024 Hong Kong fair Organisers of the upcoming APLF Hong Kong fair held a press conference in Milan on September 20, highlighting their confidence ahead of the event, reports ILM. APLF Ltd focused on several factors that they believe will ensure success at the event, which… Continue reading Hong Kong – APLF confident for 2024 Hong Kong fair
25 September 2023 Leather Naturally – Campaigning For our new campaign “It’s a Long Story” the world’s first ever digital exhibition dedicated to the incredible longevity and circularity of leather we caught up with Liam Maher, Global Creative Director at ECCO and Stefano Pillepich, Head of ECCO Leather Goods to hear their views on the… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Campaigning
25 September 2023 Brazil – JBS asks Lula for livestock traceability law Italy’s La Conceria writes that JBS expects livestock tracking law to combat deforestation in Brazil. This is why he is asking the government led by President Lula to make the traceability of animals raised for meat mandatory. For its part, the multinational claims… Continue reading Brazil – JBS asks Lula for livestock traceability law
22 September 2023 ICT asks Apple to retract its stance on leather The International Council of Tanners (ICT) has written to Apple to express its deep disappointment at the recent decision to remove leather from its range of accessories, reports ILM. It is claimed by Apple that the move will “protect the planet” as FineWoven,… Continue reading ICT asks Apple to retract its stance on leather
22 September 2023 Environment – Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather Leather Working Group is pleased to announce that World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will join us as partner of the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, alongside Textile Exchange. The Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather is a cross-sector initiative that calls on brands and… Continue reading Environment – Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather
22 September 2023 New footwear products from Gruppo Mastrotto Among the many new products exhibited in Milan, you will find the two new “Sustainable lining” collections by Gruppo Mastrotto Express. Clary, available in 13 colors, for footwear and leather goods; Power and Power Metal Free designed for the footwear industry in 6 colours.
21 September 2023 Scottish Leather Group – SLG opens new super tannery The Scottish Leather Group (SLG) writes: We are delighted to welcome valued partners from across our supply chain and customer base to our Materials and Tannery of the Future event last week. The £14m investment we have made in our new Super Tannery… Continue reading Scottish Leather Group – SLG opens new super tannery
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
